Here is a basic idea of what to make for the first week. If you find yourself hungry (not just craving food but truly hungry) at least 30 minutes after eating, grab some sliced peppers, make another salad or reheat roasted veggies to tied you over. Be cautious… if you are used to eating lots of food with preservatives and sugars you will be used to eating more food than is listed here. However, don’t eat out of habit. Make sure you are truly hungry before seeking another snack.
Another good “sweet tooth” curb is to put frozen blueberries in a bowl, add some coconut milk and a few drops of Stevia. Mix and enjoy. Great and refreshing. ...

Okay, now, I am not an advocate for cooking in the micro, but I did try this and it’s pretty good I must say. Great if you are detoxing, lowering sugar or for any Paleo folks out there! Check out the original recipe here or follow along!
Note: the cake is not NEARLY as delicious (in my opinion) without the whip/sauce. It was a teeny bit eggy tasting without it. Although it was good, as a stand alone I can’t say I recommend it without 2 tablespoons of agave or maple syrup. Also, you could kick in some chopped pecans and raisins for sweetness.
From PaleoOMG (adjustments from me!):
Prep time: 2 mins
Cook time: 3 mins
Total time: 5 mins...

This is a great recipe for the whole family. It works in a well-rounded meal in little time.
If you are doing the detox, eat as-is or over some extra cabbage in a bowl (truly is delicious). If you are just wanting to eat better and not needing to omit wheat or other grains, we roll this up in a tortilla to serve! Or you can do it over rice. (My boys eat the whole thing).
- 1/2 head of cauliflower, chopped
- 2 tsp. coconut oil
- 1 pound of organic ground beef or bison
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 head of shredded cabbage
- 1 can of organic diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
-1 tbsp. parsley flakes
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (optional) OR organic sour...

Here is a recipe from Paleo Plan… I added a few alterations. Enjoy!
2 bananas
1 egg
1-2 Tbs almond butter
fresh blueberries
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (or 1/4 cup almond meal)
1 tsp. coconut oil
*dash of salt
1. Mash bananas in a bowl.
2. Add the egg and almond butter, and whisk until well blended.
3. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat along with a small pat of coconut oil.
4. Pour small discs of batter onto the hot pan (around 3-4″ around). They’ll be easier to flip if you keep them from the edges of the pan.
5. Add blueberries and walnuts as the pancakes cook on one side. Flip when batter loses its “tackiness”...

Great recipe from “The Bite Size Kitchen” blog…
The idea for these little tomatoes came from a dinner party that I had a couple of years ago. No cooking involved – just chopping. These are totally raw and super fresh and tasty – perfect for any spring or summer gathering.
Makes 24 appetizers.
Does not keep well overnight.
12 small tomatoes
2 medium zucchinis
1 jar green or Katamala olives
Italian seasoning
Rice wine vinegar
Juice of one lemon
3 tablespoons best quality extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground sea salt and black pepper
Gut your tomatoes: Slice off the top and carefully ‘cut’ out the insides with a spoon (use a...

I usually don’t post a recipe unless I try it out, but, this one came recommended from my friend’s two TEENAGE daughters. They are doing a Paleo-based diet (cutting out refined sugars, no processed foods or simple carbs) and they LOVED it. It’s a great way to work in veggies.
1 pound Ground pork (or beef) – or a mixture of hamburger and sausage
1 Chopped onion
1 tbsp. Garlic
1 head of Cabbage (we got the purple kind from our veggie box- cool color)
One jar of organic Marinara sauce – or homemade to your liking
2 – 3 cups Parmesan or Romano cheese
*Preheat oven to 350
*cut the cabbage into bite size pieces and put in a pot of...

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